Ova and parasites examination, urine

Alphabetical Test listing

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Parasitology examination
O & P
Ova + parasite exam

Useful for:

Establish the diagnosis of parasitic infection, primarily with Schistosoma haematobium

Specimen type:

Urine, random

Collection container:

Volume:

15 mL

Minimum volume:

3 mL

Processing instructions:

Maintain specimen at room temperature

Transport container:

Sterile cup w/ yellow cap - 90mL (LabCorp)

Transport and stability:

Ambient (strict)

Refrigerated - NO

Frozen - NO

Reason for rejection:

Grossly leaking specimens

Performing lab:

LabCorp Dallas (008629): R - NX

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

5 - 7 days

Method:

Microscopy

Reference ranges:

No parasites seen

CPT codes:

87177

Date created:

11/17/2021

Review date:

01/02/2024